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- Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 7pm
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Hear what the latest research tells us about WHALES — from amazing new discoveries to ongoing conservation efforts to revealing prehistoric origins — with some of the nation’s top whale scientists in this four-part lecture series.
Gigantic Beasts & How to Find Them: Studying Whales in Antarctica
Join UC Santa Cruz professor Dr. Ari Friedlaender on an exciting research expedition to the bottom of the world! With more than two decades of experience studying whales and their environment in Antarctica, Friedlaender will share captivating stories from his groundbreaking conservation work. Discover how his team tags whales, what happens when you wake a sleeping whale and the creative ways they keep morale high during months spent in the icy wilderness. Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the world of whale research in one of Earth’s most extreme environments.
Enjoy the lecture (7–8pm) and an evening viewing of the “Blue Whales” special exhibition (open 5–7pm). Tickets: Series $45, $15 Members; Lecture $15, $5 Members.
